A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 9 OF ADOPTION Some think that adoption is a part and branch of justification, and included in it; since that part of justification which lies in the imputation of the righteousness of Christ entitles to eternal life, hence called, "the justification of lif... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 5—Chapter 12 OF CHRIST’S BLESSING HIS PEOPLE AS A PRIEST Thirdly, I proceed in this chapter to consider another part of Christ’s priestly office; which lies in blessing his people; for this was what belonged to the priests. Aaron and his sons were appointed to bless... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 5 OF GOOD WORKS IN GENERAL Good works, or actions, are of various sorts. There are "natural" actions, which respect the physical life; such as eating, drinking, &c. which, when done in moderation, and not to excess, are good, and are necessary for the pres... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 3 OF THE CREATION OF MAN. Man was made last of all the creatures, being the chief and masterpiece of the whole creation on earth, whom God had principally and first in view in making the world, and all things in it; according to that known rule, that what ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 7—Chapter 1 OF THE DEATH OF THE BODY The death to be treated of, is not the death of the soul, which dies not, as will be seen hereafter; nor the moral or spiritual death, which has been discoursed of elsewhere; nor the death of the soul and body in hell, the second... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THE GRACE OF GOD This attribute may be considered, both as it is in God himself, and as displayed in acts towards his creatures; as in himself, it is himself; it is his nature and essence; he is "Grace" itself, most amiable and lovely; hence so often... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 8 OF THE GRACE OF GOD Having treated of Faith in God, and of trust or confidence in him, the next in course to be considered is the Grace of Hope; for it, this order they stand, "faith, hope:—Faith is the substance of things hoped for," and therefore go to... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 7 OF THE LAW GIVEN TO ADAM, AND THE COVENANT MADE WITH HIM IN HIS STATE OF INNOCENCE; IN WHICH HE WAS THE FEDERAL HEAD AND REPRESENTATIVE OF HIS POSTERITY. The manner in which God governs rational creatures is by a law, as the rule of their obedience to hi... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 7 OF THE LIFE OF GOD. Having considered the attributes of Simplicity, Immutability, Infinity, Omnipresence, and Eternity, which belong to God, as an uncreated, infinite, and eternal Spirit; and which distinguish him from all other spirits; I shall now proc... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 12 OF THE LOVE OF GOD Next to the attributes which belong to God, as an intelligent Spirit, to his understanding and will, may be considered, those which may be called "Affections"; for though, properly speaking, there are none in God, he being a most pure... Read More
Of Adoption.
Of Christ's Blessing His People as a Priest.
Of Good Works in General.
Of the Creation of Man.
Of the Death of the Body.
Of the Grace of God
Of the Grace of Hope.
Of the Law Given to Adam, and the Covenant made with Him in the State of Innocence...
Of the Life of God.
Of the Love of God.